Maui News
July 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 163 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 102 on O‘ahu (+3 probable); 34 on Hawai‘i Island; 16 on Maui; Kaua‘i (+1 probable); and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Need a US Passport? Kahului Post Office Making Process Easy on Saturday, July 31
The Kahului Post Office is hosting its 4th weekend Passport Fair event on Saturday July, 31, for Maui residents and out-of-state visitors who want to apply for new US passports.
The Passport Fair, designed to make the process easy, will be held from 7 am to 3 pm at the Kahului Post Office at 138 S. Puʻunene Ave. in Kahului.
UPDATE/ROAD OPEN: Downed Pole on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy at Olowalu
Maui police temporarily closed the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu near Mile 16 due to a downed pole.
15 Libraries Receiving ‘Digital Navigators’ To Help People Obtain COVID-19 Information & Services
A federally funded $3.7 million project is providing 15 libraries in underserved and rural areas of Hawai’i with health and digital navigators, and telehealth services, to help people obtain COVID-19 information and support services.
Maui Memorial Medical Center Vaccine Requirement for Visitors, Effective July 26
The Maui Memorial Medical Center today announced it is implementing a vaccine requirement for visitors to the hospital, effective today, July 26, 2021.
Updated Health Guidance for Hawai‘i Public Schools Prioritizes In-Person Learning
“This update to the guidance comes at a time when we are really emphasizing the prioritization of a return to in-person learning for students in K-12 schools,” said Dr. Sarah Kemble.
Maui Girl’s Wish to be a Navy SEAL, Brought to Life by Trident Adventures on O‘ahu
A community of committed volunteers gathered in Kapolei on Thursday, July 15, 2021, ready to help 12-year-old Lyla experience an unforgettable afternoon of SEAL training and simulated combat. Her wish to be a Navy SEAL also involved an afternoon of scuba training and an open-water dive with Trident Adventures in the waters near Ko‘olina on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Emergency Water Conservation Notice for Ho‘olehua Water System Users
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has initiated emergency repairs to the Hoʻolehua Water System to address a significant leak discovered in its 200,000-gallon water tank.
Local Nonprofit Female Empowerment Organization Expands Mentoring Program
What Makes You Feel Beautiful, a Maui-based nonprofit female empowerment organization invites Maui County women ages 18 to 35 to sign up for a free, six-month mentoring program.
Applications Sought for New South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū Advisory Committees
The Maui County Council is seeking applications from South Maui and Pāʻia-Haʻikū residents for two new advisory committees to the Maui Planning Commission.
Maui Council Honors Seaman Theodore Kirkbride, National “Enlisted Person of the Year 2021”
The Maui County Council presented Seaman Theodore Kirkbride with a ceremonial resolution at its virtual meeting Friday, for being honored as the United States Coast Guard’s “Enlisted Person of the Year 2021.”
13 Recruits Join Ranks of Maui Police Department as Part of 91st Recruit Class
Thirteen individuals joined the ranks of the Maui Police Department as the members of the 91st Recruit Class. They took their professional oaths during a graduation ceremony held Friday, July. 23, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Vaccine Clinic at Waipahu High School During Hawai‘i Stop
First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden visited a mobile vaccination clinic at Waipahu High School over the weekend during a stop in Hawaiʻi on her return from the Japan Olympics, where she led the US Delegation during the opening ceremony.
Local Musicians Host Benefit Concert for Hawaiʻi Public School Educators
The show will be available via livestream worldwide and takes place at Hawaiʻi Theatre with a limited in-person audience on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m.
July 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 276 Cases, 2 Deaths
The confirmed cases included: 163 on O‘ahu (+3 probable); 65 on Hawai‘i Island; 19 on Maui (+3 probable); six on Kaua‘i; and 17 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Traffic Advisory: Downed Tree on Hāna Highway in Pāʻia
Emergency crews are responding to a downed tree near the Maui Country Club golf course before Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia. The tree is blocking more than half of the road. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and expect delays.
Coast Guard Rescues 15 Mariners Aboard Disabled Sail Boat off Hawaiʻi
Fifteen mariners aboard the disabled 72-foot sailing vessel Lucky, were rescued by Coast Guard Crews, 26 miles east of Makapuʻu Point, Oʻahu, Saturday.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 25, 2021
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 25, 2021. May they rest in peace.
Free “Digital Readiness” Classes Now Offered Through September
UH Maui is among a list of campuses offering “digital readiness” classes — three-hour courses open to any Hawaiʻi residents 18 years and older who want to improve their digital literacy.
July 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 258 Cases
The confirmed cases included: 145 on O‘ahu (+4 probable); 44 on Hawai‘i Island; 18 on Maui (+21 probable); eight on Kaua‘i; two on Lānaʻi; and 13 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state (+3 probable).
